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Rockport, Texas: 2026 Activities & Events

Planning a Rockport-Fulton getaway? Here are our favorite year-round things to do, plus the biggest 2026 events to build a trip around. (Dates can shift—always confirm on the official event site.)

Top Things To Do (Anytime)

• Rockport Beach Park — easy beach days, calm bay waters, the pier, and pelican watching.
• Texas Maritime Museum — local coastal history, exhibits, and seasonal programming.
• Aransas National Wildlife Refuge — incredible birding and wildlife viewing (whooping cranes typically Nov–Apr).
• Downtown Rockport Art Scene — galleries, shops, and the Rockport Center for the Arts.
• Fishing & Water Time — book a charter, fish the pier, or get out on the bay with a kayak or paddleboard.
• Goose Island State Park — visit the famous “Big Tree,” plus trails, fishing, and coastal views.

Featured 2026 Events (In Date Order)

• Fulton Oysterfest
  March 5–8, 2026
  Highlights: sip, shop & shuck — oysters, live music, arts & crafts, parade weekend fun, and a true Fulton tradition.
  Fulton Oysterfest (Official)
• Taste of Rockport-Fulton
  April 9, 2026
  Highlights: a delicious “sample your way around town” night—area restaurants, drinks, auctions, and a fun local crowd.
  Taste of Rockport-Fulton (Official)
• Babes on the Bay (Fishing Tournament)
  May 15–16, 2026
  Highlights: a high-energy women’s tournament weekend—teams, weigh-ins, coastal community vibes, and lots of cheering.
  By the Bay Vacation Rentals is proud to be a Babes on the Bay sponsor.
  Babes on the Bay (Official)
• Rockport Festival of Wine & Food
  Typically late May (dates announced by organizers)
  Highlights: wines & craft brews, great food, live music, and shopping—an easy “dress cute and taste everything” kind of day.
  Rockport Wine & Food Festival (Official)
• Rockport Art Festival (Rockport Center for the Arts)
  July 4–5, 2026
  Highlights: one of the biggest weekends of the year—artist booths, live music, kid-friendly activities, and browsing on the bay.
  Rockport Art Festival (Official)
• Rockport-Fulton HummerBird Celebration
  September 17–20, 2026
  Highlights: peak migration magic—speaker programs, shopping, birding trips, and “hummer home” tours around town.
  HummerBird Celebration (Official)
• Rockport-Fulton SeaFair
  October 1–4, 2026
  Highlights: a full festival weekend—parade, vendors, carnival, crab races, gumbo, live entertainment, and family fun.
  SeaFair (Official)

Please note: event details can change. Check official links for the most up-to-date schedules and ticket info.